WizBusiness Talks Wisconsin Film Industry

Alberta isn't referenced specifically, but Canada gets a mention at WizBusiness regarding Wisconsin and film incentives:

In a letter to Kanavas [US Senator], Madison native Jerry Zucker said he would be delighted to see Wisconsin become a “film-friendly” state.

He said he is often asked why he and his brother David have not shot any of their movies – which include Airplane, Naked Gun, and Ghost – in Wisconsin.

“The answer is simple,” he wrote. “Even if the setting was exactly what we needed, the studios won’t let us because of filming in Wisconsin is too expensive, especially when compared to Canada and other states with aggressive incentives.

“In these days of increasing budgets, studios will force filmmakers to go where they can achieve the greatest savings.

“That is why so many films are shooting out of the country. At the moment, Wisconsin is not one of the places studios push filmmakers to consider.”

Despite the competition, it's good to see any province or state try and lure filmmakers back to their home area. Not only is there a sense of homecoming pride from the talent, but work is provided for the local film crews and money poured into local economies.